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• Northwest Notes: Presti, Nuggets, Towns, Wolves
While Thunder general manager Sam Presti covered a wide range of topics in his end-of-season exit interview, he spent more time defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than he did on any other subject, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, who notes that Presti strongly pushed back on the notion – pushed in some corners of social media […]...2026
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• Thunder unlikely to trade Chet Holmgren, pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Thunder have spent years building one of the NBA’s deepest young rosters. According to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, don’t expect Oklahoma City to abandon that plan now. As Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation continues to dominate offseason conversations around the league, Mussatto recently argued that the Thunder are unlikely to make an all-in push […] The post Thunder ...2026
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Giannis, J-Dub, Wiggins, Joe, More
The Thunder aren’t going to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they aren’t going to trade away Chet Holmgren, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). As Mussatto explains, while head of basketball operations Sam Presti isn’t afraid to pull the trigger on major trades, he doesn’t act impulsively. The Spurs deserved to beat […]...2026
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Hartenstein, McCain, Mitchell
The Thunder’s big man combination of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein didn’t get off to a promising start, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. OKC added Hartenstein in free agency in the summer of 2024 after being badly outrebounded by Dallas in the conference semifinals. but because of injuries to both players, they weren’t able […]...2026
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• Thunder Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell, Caruso, McCain
The Thunder were able to win Game 3 handily against the Suns, despite missing Jalen Williams, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his superpower: inevitable consistency, Joe Mussatto writes for The Oklahoman. He finished the game with 42 points, a playoff career-high, along with eight assists, and did it the same way he always does: hitting […]...2026
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• Thunder Notes: Williams, Mitchell, Joe, 2007 Trade
The news that Jalen Williams suffered a left hamstring strain and will be evaluated on a weekly basis came as a blow to the Thunder‘s playoff outlook, but head coach Mark Daigneault considers the diagnosis a “relatively positive development,” Joe Mussatto writes for The Oklahoman. Daigneault believes that the injury could’ve been much worse and […]...2026
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Hartenstein, McCain, Mitchell
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• Thunder Notes: Williams, Mitchell, Joe, 2007 Trade
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• Northwest Notes: Mitchell, Ball, Trail Blazers, Adelman
The NBA’s best team keeps finding ways to get better, and Ajay Mitchell‘s recent breakout has given the Thunder another dangerous weapon, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. With Jalen Williams still recovering from wrist surgery, Mitchell has seized the opportunity to become OKC’s latest star. The second-year shooting guard is averaging 16.9 points, 3.8 […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Topic, Jones, Mitchell, Nori, Nuggets
Newly-drafted Thunder rookie Nikola Topic has confirm that he will have surgery to repair a partially torn ACL, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (Twitter link). This approach had been expected prior to the draft, but that didn’t stop Oklahoma City from selecting the 6’6″ point guard with its No. 12 selection late in the […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Hayward, Morris, Jazz, Strawther
Gordon Hayward has battled injuries for the past several seasons and is no longer playing at the same level as he was back in 2017 when he made his first and only All-Star game. But Hayward is the sort of big wing who has real value on a playoff roster, according to Joe Mussatto of […]...2024
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Mann, Williams, Presti
No matter what else happened for the Thunder, the highlight of Summer League was seeing Chet Holmgren back on the court, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. After missing all of last season with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft showed off his potential in Salt […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Holmgren, Timberwolves, Malone, Nuggets
Injured Thunder rookie lottery pick Chet Holmgren continues to rehabilitate from two surgeries related to the Lisfranc right foot injury he suffered last year, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. Mussatto notes that Oklahoma City has indicated Holmgren may play for the Thunder’s 2023 Summer League team, and anticipates he will be able to suit […]...2023
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• Western Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jones, Cancar, Nuggets’ Bench
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pumped in 35 points against New Orleans on Saturday but the Thunder are still playing it cautious with his recent injury. He sat out the second game of a back-to-back against San Antonio on Sunday due to what the team described as abdominal strain injury management, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman tweets. The […]...2023
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• The real reason Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury recovery is progressing slowly with Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was diagnosed with a “significant tear” in his plantar fascia, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. According to Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, the injury is not something to mess with. Daigneault added that if they rush SGA, the current injury could lead to something even worse long term. […] The post The real reason Shai G...2021
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• Thunder star Shai-Gilgeous Alexander gets disappointing update on foot injury
Oklahoma City Thunder fans, brace yourselves. This season just got a wee bit worse, if that’s even possible. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right foot plantar fasciitis) will be reevaluated in mid-April, per Mark Daigneault. — Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) March 31, 2021 In what has been a relatively dark year for the young Oklahoma City Thunder, the normally […] The post Thunder star S...2021
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"The news that Jalen Williams suffered a left hamstring strain and will be evaluated on a weekly basis came as a blow to the Thunder‘s playoff outlook, but head coach Mark Daigneault considers the diagnosis a “relatively positive development,” Joe Mussatto writes for The Oklahoman."

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"Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (subscriber link) unpacks what that would signify for the team, Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, big man Chet Holmgren, owner Clay […]"

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"No matter what else happened for the Thunder, the highlight of Summer League was seeing Chet Holmgren back on the court, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman."

2022
"The Oklahoman's beat writer Joe Mussatto is our guest to discuss the Thunder's upcoming season."

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"Per Joe Mussatto of Oklahoman Sports, Gilgeous-Alexander hasn’t looked much different from how he usually does during his pre-game routines."

2020
"Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Terrance Ferguson is being sued over rape allegations, per Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman."

2019
"The middle son of the Ball basketball family has joined the Oklahoma City Blue, the G-League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, as a practice player, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman."

• Northwest Notes: Topic, Jones, Mitchell, Nori, Nuggets
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Mann, Williams, Presti
2023

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• 2023 NBA Draft live updates: OKC Thunder predictions, mock drafts, how to watch
Follow the 2023 NBA Draft with live updates from OKC Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y....2023
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• Thunder Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell, Caruso, McCain
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• Northwest Notes: Mitchell, Ball, Trail Blazers, Adelman
2025

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• Northwest Notes: SGA, OKC, K. George, Jazz, R. Jackson
After finishing fifth in NBA MVP voting in 2022/23, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is building another strong case for the award this season, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. Gilgeous-Alexander is once again averaging over 30 points per game through his first 21 contests, and he’s scoring those points more efficiently, with career highs […]...2023
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• Western Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jones, Cancar, Nuggets’ Bench
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• Thunder Notes: Dort, Williams, Playoff Series
Luguentz Dort‘s smothering defense on Brandon Ingram has made him the MVP of the Thunder’s first-round series so far, writes Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. With Zion Williamson sidelined by a strained hamstring, the Pelicans need Ingram to carry a larger-than-usual share of the offensive load. Dort has made that impossible, holding Ingram in check […]...2024
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• LiAngelo Ball joins OKC Thunder G-League affiliate as practice player
We haven’t heard the last of LiAngelo Ball just yet. The middle son of the Ball basketball family has joined the Oklahoma City Blue, the G-League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, as a practice player, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. Mussatto says that Ball joined the Blue as a practice player after the G League Winter Showcase earlier in December. He also notes that it is custom...2019
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• Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Mann, Williams, Presti
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• OKC Voters Approve Funding For New Thunder Arena
Residents of Oklahoma City overwhelmingly approved a proposal to use taxpayer dollars to fund the majority of a new arena for the Thunder, according to reports from Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman and Sean Murphy of The Associated Press. The vote, which occurred on Tuesday, asked OKC residents whether or not to approve a 1% […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Holmgren, Timberwolves, Malone, Nuggets
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• Western Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jones, Cancar, Nuggets’ Bench
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• Northwest Notes: Hayward, Morris, Jazz, Strawther
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• Thunder Notes: SGA, Title Path, Market Size, Jalen Williams, K. Williams
Now leading Indiana 3-2 in the NBA Finals, the Thunder and their All-NBA point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are on the cusp of securing their first title in Oklahoma City. Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (subscriber link) unpacks what that would signify for the team, Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, big man Chet Holmgren, owner Clay […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: SGA, OKC, K. George, Jazz, R. Jackson
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• 2023 NBA Draft live updates: OKC Thunder predictions, mock drafts, how to watch
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• Thunder Notes: Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell, Caruso, McCain
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• Thunder Notes: Williams, Mitchell, Joe, 2007 Trade
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• Dunc'd On: OKC 2025-26 Outlook with Joe Mussatto

Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman is our guest to discuss the World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense. We discuss which Thunder players might enter the playoff rotation, how JDub and Chet can take the next step, and Shai's MVP follow-up. Plus, a look at who the biggest threat is to the Thunder in the West, and what Joe thinks the national media is getting wrong about OKC. Join Dunc'd On ...2025
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• Thunder Notes: Giddey, Offense, SGA, Williams, Holmgren
The Thunder‘s decision to move Josh Giddey to the bench came at an odd time, in the view of Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, who notes that the guard’s fit in the starting lineup has been a concern for much of the season, and certainly for the entire series vs. Dallas. Head coach Mark Daigneault […]...2024
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• Thunder Notes: Playoff Adversity, Giddey, Big Lineup, Williams
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault isn’t worried about his team bouncing back from its 119-110 loss to Dallas on Thursday, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City is now facing some adversity for the first time in these playoffs after losing homecourt advantage. “Curious, but confident,” Daigneault said. “I’m not sitting here wondering. This […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Hayward, Morris, Jazz, Strawther
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• Dunc'd On: Nets Outlook with Brian Lewis; Thunder Outlook with Joe Mussatto; Monday Duncs

Brian Lewis of the New York Post joins us to look at a fascinating Nets season. What is their state after all the offseason drama? How does Ben Simmons look? What are they going to do in the frontcourt? What is the health status of the team? Which playoff teams do they match up well against? Plus, we give our predictions for the season. The Oklahoman's beat writer Joe Mussatto is our gues...2022
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• Thunder star Shai-Gilgeous Alexander gets disappointing update on foot injury
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to Thunder lineup after 4-game absence
The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting a big boost with combo guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returning to the rotation on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander missed the team’s last four games with a knee sprain, but he will be active for Wednesday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. The Thunder went 1-3 in […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander re...2021
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• Thunder unlikely to trade Chet Holmgren, pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• LiAngelo Ball joins OKC Thunder G-League affiliate as practice player
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